The Harp On The Willows: Or Poetry On Miscellaneous Grave Subjects (1834)

By James Hird

Book Overview

""The Harp on the Willows: Or Poetry on Miscellaneous Grave Subjects"" is a collection of poems written by James Hird and published in 1834. The book comprises a series of elegies and meditations on various serious and somber topics, including death, mourning, and the transience of life. The title of the book is taken from a biblical verse in which exiled Jews lament their captivity and hang their harps on the willows. Hird's poems reflect a similar sense of melancholy and longing, exploring themes of loss and sorrow in a variety of forms and styles. The book is considered a notable example of 19th-century English poetry and remains a popular choice for readers interested in the genre of elegiac verse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167185218
• ISBN13: 9781167185212
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"